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This is an engaging first novel by Haitian Author Fania Simon. Sofi's Load is a literary memoir about a nine-year-old girl fighting to overcome discrimination, oppression and abuse in 1970's Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Sofi's trials and tribulations will bind you to stitches and leave you in tears.
REVIEW ON WWW.AMAZON.COM Awe Stricken, November 3, 2006 The intense sincerity of this gripping story has clarity so profound that as a reader I found myself living every detail. Remarkable! Pick up Sofi's Load, and sit at the edge of your seat, because it will vigorously suck you in. It's real--dauntingly real.Daniel Sabin CEO / Founder of Pure Leaders Incorporated International Motivational / Inspirational Speaker Student - Metaphysicist - Philosopher Musician - Poet - Author ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
REVIEW ON WWW.AMAZON.COM Book Description
Poetry In Haiti- A fascinating combination of two literary genres, poetry and short story form, Poetry in Haiti describes two centuries of revolutionary struggles in Haiti. in distinctive voice and style, Fania Simon praises the heroes of the Haitian revolution and takes a nostalgic look at the struggle for Haitian independence. Apart from its historical significance, Poetry in Haiti draws from the contemporary experiences of the writer to describe a society that faces many trials and tribulations. The fusion of the past and the present makes the book stand out as an important literary contribution to Caribbean literatureCreating Magic With Words, October 5, 2006 Reviewer: Castina Charles (NY, USA) - See all my reviews To say that Fania Simon is only a poet would be a mere understatement. She is a prophetic artist, a lyrical genius, who creates magic through her words. Poetry in Haiti is perhaps one of the most moving books I have ever read. A collection of poetry and short stories Ms. Simon successfully imbues her work with the consciousness of her people. From the first verse to the last you are presented with the spirit of Haiti.Her acknowledgements "To Jean J. Dessalines, Touissant Louverture, Henry Christophe," the forefathers of the Haitian Revolution, firmly roots this text in the blood and spirit of Haiti. The remainder of the pieces carry this message. At once prideful, celebratory, nostalgic, poignant and revolutionary, her words are always moving.This book is a must read for all Haitians, but more significantly for anyone interested in great art and beauty, and is willing to ride on the spiritual pilgrimage to Haiti, that Ms. Simon takes you on.
NEW BOOKS WRITTEN BY FANIA SIMONSurviving Loving a Ghost is like a personal road map to the stage of life, an ongoing war between one's flesh and one's soul. As you travel through the pages you'll find a path to true love. Fania Simon is passionately feasting on words that may bring a smile or a frown to your face. Through poetry, she is exploring the power of love, lust, laughter, deceit, tears, growth and the power within. Her words are real and raw. They will come alive in your mind.Author's Official Website HERE! No Means No: The Aftermath is a collection of poems exploring the tiers of emotion typically defining the human condition in relation to child physical and sexual abuse. The author, Fania Simon is overpoweringly addressing the aftermath of rape and molestation. Poetically, she brings unheard stories to the frontline. This book is for victims and survivors from all over the world. Please read it because no one is safe from rape-not even you. The life you save, may be your own.In OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE Fania Simon outlines some dramatic experiences in her life and gracefully describes her walk through healing. In this collection, she celebrates the power of God.MY OFFICIAL WEBSITE HERE!
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Come visit YESAYAH's STUFF!Come visit Sofi's Load Store!Get Your Own! | View Slideshow"Are you a taker and not a giver? Open you mouth and speak. Be a voice...You too can change the world. You don't have to be a saint to do saintly things" ~Fania SimonGet Your Own! | View SlideshowGet Your Own! | View SlideshowMeeting new folks, Writing poetry, cooking, and traveling West Africa and HaitiGet Your Own! | View SlideshowGet Your Own! | View Slideshow| View Slideshow

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INSPIRED BY a GENIUS
Between the world and me
Theres a spirit
Something hanging in space
I call it
This Thing
I feel it leaving my body
Lynching me at midnight
Look!
I trip over my body
As if I were a stranger
Witnessing a victory celebration
And I see this thing
Taking on an identity
Right here before my surprising eyes
It becomes my presence
Their pleasure, their consumption of me
And I, the lynched body
Ah my friends
This thing wwas so surprised
At those human beings
For they were so brutal to me
Then suddenly, I,
This thing,
took another form before my eyes
I became a circle
A force,
I multiplied into a holy being
I was God, this thing,and man, all in one
But before the stranger appeared
This thing was many things...
It was my black dress and my crispy fingers,
My white bones, stiffed with black blood
It was my horrible body, my virginity,
And my breasts
Cut and consumed by countless disciples
But right here, at this celebration
This thing was my eyes
Witnessing my pain and misery
It became my weakness and their power over me
Then suddenly, another visitor appeared
It was €˜the yellow surprise of the
sun. It came to inflict more pain on me
More pain on my ragged corpse!
(C)2003yesayah fania!
www.faniasimon.com _________________________________ I'm not addicted to your approval I'm Addicted to The God in Me. Life is poetry. I live it. I express it. Got it?

Music:

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ATTENTION ALL: These R Not My Pictures- Sent to me From a Friend- THANKS PAMPIDOU]..A CRY FOR HELP....Many children are homeless in the streets .... having no shoes to put on their little feet.... their garments are covered with dirt,.... it's rugged....they find their food in the garbage.... these babies can't comprehend,.... they're just waiting for their adversity to end....Many have lost their parents.... And they are calling out for a friend,.... Give them a helping hand.....Their innocent eyes are full of fear,.... they are wondering why life is so unfair.... that's why the fortunate needs to listen to their cries.... to wipe the tears from their little eyes.....at nights they have no where to rest their heads,.... they are in need of comfortable bed..... we need to open our eyes and face reality.... these kids are not in gaiety..... their poor bellies are empty,... this is leading a drastic fatality....when their hearts cries,who is there to listen?.... they are patiently waiting for it to glistens..... The fortunate needs to compromise.... by opening their heart and eyes,.... and listen to the proverty-stricken children cries.... and wipe the tear from their saddened faces....even though these babies are so poor.... they are holding on to faith and hopes.... although some of these babies die.... some believe,that one person can dry.... the tears from their little eyes....by Nicola Richards (c)2006Oh! Music???I Like "Voodoo" Rara [ROOTS]music, I like Conscious Reggae Bob & Peter Tosh, Apha Blondy ect... I don't like dancehall music.I like Son (Cuban music), I like Samba (Brazil music), I love African American Jazz, Blues and Gospel. I like Spaniard music from Spain. But I love Kompa music from Haiti I love music from Senegal and Mali.O I also like classical music I like Opera music And Andrea Bocelli is my favorite. But there is no other music I can compare to nature's music. See, I like the sound of the rain I like the sound of thunder I like the sound of the wind I like the sound of crikets at nightYES! That's a perfect melody._Fania Simon2006

Movies:

Any movie that makes me cry---if i can relate to it, it will be my favoriteEx: Color Purple and Memoir of a Geisha are real good.

Television:

I am not a TV person but I like to watch Antique Road Show, Discovery channel, Girlfriends and America Top Model (sometimes).FLAG of Dahomen (REPUBLIC OF BENIN) LAND OF TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE (BENIN-HAITI)

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Books:


BOOKS I THINK YOU'LL ENJOY:
Caribbean books, African books, and African American books
Fiction, nonfiction, Poetry, Children's books ect... Want to find a good book to read? Caribbean books, African books and African American books
Fiction, nonfiction, Poetry, Children's books ect...

My favorite books are the books that I wrote:
Sofi's Load by Fania Simon
Poetry in Haiti by Fanis Simon
Surviving Loving a Ghost by Fania Simon
No Means No: The Aftermath by Fania Simon
Obedience Better than Sacrifice by Fania Simon
Diaspora Lost in the West: A Place of Disorder by fania Simon
African Collection:Manipulating Images in to Words by Fania Simon SAME TEAM BUSINESS! TURN THE PAGE!
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Heroes:

..MALE: J. Jaques Dessalines...Henry Christophe....Boukman...Mackandal... FEMALES: My grandmother, my mother and me*****

I am my "heroe"
I've travel so far around the world by myself...
Not knowing anyone
And not speaking the tribal languages.
I have overcome "The Impossible."
I am traveling earth
To deliver a message:
THERE is LIFE after RAPE
Yes. I AM VICTORIOUS!!!!
AND THAT's NO LIE.
AS SALAAM ALAIKUM!
PEACE UNTO YOU!
FORGET ABOUT RELIGIOUS DIVISION...
PEACE DOES THE BODY GOOD
FORGET THE OUTER WORLD...
AND MARRY PEACE TO YOUR SPIRIT...
MARRY PEACE TO YOUR SOUL...
...GOD IS PEACE...
AS SALAAM ALAIKUM"~ Fania Simon2006The Murder of Malcolm X - What Really Happened?

My Blog

I Woke Up by Grace

I woke up by GraceShe is a slaveShe is beautifulGrace is her nameAnd her owner is GodI turned over on my bedAnd Grace was laying thereShe said,Daughter, sleep for as long as you want toShe said,Son, e...
Posted by The Movement is Global-Not Tribal. on Thu, 24 May 2007 07:53:00 PST

This Mission Is Not A Competition

This Mission Is Not a CompetitionI embarked on this journeyFor a simple reasonNot for a competitionBut to tell the worldHow I made it over from hellWith the word as my swordBut one day, evil Got in th...
Posted by The Movement is Global-Not Tribal. on Mon, 21 May 2007 12:13:00 PST

She is Choking Me

..  Surviving Loving a Ghost is like a personal road map to the stage of life, an ongoing war between one's flesh and one's soul. As you travel through the pages you'll find a path to...
Posted by The Movement is Global-Not Tribal. on Tue, 14 Nov 2006 06:21:00 PST

The Rising Of Castina Charles: A Haitian-American Poet

The Rising of Castina Charles: A Haitian-American Poet by Fania Simon Castina, welcome to "Revolutionize The Mind." First, I would like to thank you for all your support of my work and for taking the...
Posted by The Movement is Global-Not Tribal. on Thu, 16 Nov 2006 09:00:00 PST

"A Third World Country? O Please. I Don't Have Time."

.. width="425" height="350">..>1) "I don't have money"2) "I don't have the time"3) "I don't know anyone there"4) "I don't think I can go to a "third world country" right now"5) "Why help someone else ...
Posted by The Movement is Global-Not Tribal. on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:20:00 PST

Who is Stopping You From Reading?

..>Who is stopping you from reading?Just put down the guns And pick up a book!They say, "Blacks don't read"But we know that's not trueI'm black and I readBut the problem is...Why is it so, so hard To ...
Posted by The Movement is Global-Not Tribal. on Sun, 22 Oct 2006 11:51:00 PST

FROM THE CHILDREN

  From the Children   (This piece was written by a young girl soon after placement with the Fosters' Home for Children.)   THE NOTE READS&   Why Me? What did I do that is so bad ...
Posted by The Movement is Global-Not Tribal. on Sat, 21 Oct 2006 08:26:00 PST

What is it? ...a poem?...I think.

"The wind is blowing backwardWhen I'm nicePeople think I'm fakeWhen I'm fakePeople think I'm nice...Alas!"(c)2006 Pic & Poem by fania simon (Yesayah)www.faniasimon.com "Here Today...Gone Tomorrow...
Posted by The Movement is Global-Not Tribal. on Tue, 03 Oct 2006 06:20:00 PST

THE SHADOW OF SELF

THE SHADOW OF SELFIn one early morning I had to change it all Ive become the voice inside your head The shadow inside the self I shall never let you restWhat is it about us? That makes it easier to bl...
Posted by The Movement is Global-Not Tribal. on Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:02:00 PST

HOMELESS by FLOOD:You Said Nothing...

NOTE:The Saintil family are among the thousands left homeless by floods(Haiti)HOMELESS BY FLOODWhere is my family?Where are my friends?Katrina is Choking meAnd you said nothingI'm blowing in the windA...
Posted by The Movement is Global-Not Tribal. on Mon, 04 Sep 2006 09:33:00 PST